GECs
&TV to replace ‘Saubhaghyalakshmi’ with ‘Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai’ at 8 pm
MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd’s (ZEEL) Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) &TV is all set to launch an ambitious show titled Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai produced by Nivedita Basu’s House of Originals. The show, which is slated to go on air from 7 March will air from Monday – Friday at 8 pm.
According to information available with Indiantelevision.com, Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai will be replacing Saubhaghyalakshmi, which will go off air 4 March as it reaches its logical end. Produced by Rashmi Sharma Telefilms Ltd, the show was launched a year back on 2 March, 2015.
The channel’s new show Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai marks the television debut of Bollywood actress Amrita Rao, who portrays the character of Kalyani, whereas Aditi Vasudev will be seen as her younger sister Ketaki.
Stalwarts like Deepti Naval and Zarina Wahab have been roped in to play the older versions of the two sisters along with Pallavi Joshi, who will be seen making a comeback on TV.
Meri Awaaz Hi Pechaan Hai will be a finite series and will showcase the musical journey of two sisters – Kalyani and Ketaki – who also happen to be arch-rivals.
Speaking about the new show, &TV business head Rajesh Iyer said, “At &TV it has been our constant endeavour to present differentiated concepts and Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai is in line with this promise. The concept, an untold story set against the backdrop of music, brings in freshness both in terms of storytelling and execution. Moreover, the show brings together a powerhouse of talent from Bollywood and Television adding to the gamut of faces on TV.”
& TV’s new offering Meri Awaaz Hi Pechan Hai will be pitched against Zee TV’s Tashan-e-ishq, one of Colors’ longest running shows Balika Vadhu, Star Plus’ mythological show Siya Ke Ram, Sony TV’s Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman, Life OK’s Jaane Kya Hoga Rama Re and Sab TV’s Bal Veer in the 8 pm time slot.
GECs
Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
